I have a larger home built wood stove in my truck camper. It is the ONLY source of heat. Have been using it for two years and love, love, love it. Takes only a few minutes to heat up my small space and because it's dry heat I no longer have to deal with condensation. I let it burn out when I go to bed. I don't mind sleeping in the cold buried under a super warm sleeping bag. Love lighting it up in the morning while I have my first cup of coffee. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐺🐶❤🌲
Keep in mind that I've only used it for a couple weeks, that being said, so far so good th-cam.com/users/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM . Using it at 8 ft. by 8ft. deer blind that is insulated. I have to keep the door cracked for it to get enough air to burn, but that is very likely the wood I've used. Much better quality than I expected for the price. Now if I can just take it easy in the beginning it won't be 90 degrees in my blind. All in all it seems like a keeper.
You’ve got the coolest van build of anyone on yt, so many van life influencers try to make their vans aesthetic and they just seem so non-functional, your van has the perfect balance of usefulness and cozy atmosphere.
Hey Forest, my friends Elsa and Barron have been using the Cubic Mini for a few years in their Scamp. They've found compressed hardwood chunks can last up to 4 hours per burn. Enjoy the warm heat, I'm currently sitting next to my wood stove in the vintage camper at my mountain property. Coffee is ready! Thanks for all the awesome vids ~ Brian
@@stout_tossme7541 Same, I was skeptical these little things can be even remotely a little safe or even practical until I found those two. But it is wise to have an alternative heat source. Just gotta be careful of build up over time, I remember their CO2 detector going off in the middle of the night.
I was dubious about a wood stove in a van but I'm now sold! Haha! I grew up in a house in rural Vermont in which the only heat source was a potbelly stove in the living room. Feeding it on winter nights was an every 4 hour process. My 2 sisters and I had one night a week when it was our "chore" to keep the stove going. But there was one night when my younger sister decided she didn't want to get up again and absolutely STUFFED the stove with all of the wood that should have lasted all night. She was only 9, so that seemed logical. In the morning we all woke up sweating with our covers kicked off. My parents ran downstairs to discover the iron stove was glowing red! The wall paper in the room was peeling, the rug was smoking, and anything melt-able was melted. So of course my sister was never on stove duty again, which I think is what she wanted. lol
Foresty Forest, He lives in a van Forest Foresty, he is the man for climbing up mountains and cooking great food Foresty Forest, is an exceptional dude.
Forest, you're so thoughtful the way you put your videos together, the little things you remember to include, and I just wanted to say thank you, I love your content.
@@forestyforest People don't realize the work, time and creativity involved in shooting a "pro" level video...much less the when it comes to EDITING. My hat's off to you! I'm addicted to You and Steve Wallis:) Living vicariously through ya'll.
For me drifting off to sleep with a fire burning is about as peaceful and comfortable as it gets. It truly is the cowboy TV. Watching a fire and enjoying almost free heat is rewarding for sure.
I really am enjoying these “between the summits” videos. I know you’re channel is mainly geared towards that and I ALWAYS look forward to them, but I had recently wondered what you did between those videos. I guess more of these behind the scenes view of van life and the prepping for those adventures was just what I was curious about. Maybe it’s just your demeanor or your approach to things but I’ve liked the last few videos. There’s a reality there, that most of us non mountain climbers, can relate to. Maybe I’m speaking for myself and myself alone there, but I appreciate these videos and wanted to say thanks for all of your content shared!
omg the intro jingle is BACK!!! the window often soots up on the start then clears up as the heat gets going and there is just coals left... but yeah it is never pristinely clean :D agree on the salt n pepper. all I use as well
Nicely done. I'll point this episode out to my Dad: he'll be very interested in the woodstove install. At 84 he built a camper (murphy bed; kitchenette) from a custom built cargo trailer (7' interior height; door windows) he pulls around with his SUV for camping and oil painting in the Ontario wilderness. (The rear door drop down serves as a screened in platform for his easel). Now 86, he has been talking about adding the same mini woodstove you just installed!
Impressive! He is blessed to be able to do things like that at his age. At 64 now. I haven't been able to do more than take out the trash (with pain). Due to overworking my body over 30s, I haven't been able to do simple task for the past 15 years. The moral of this story? Whenever lifting heavy things, always bend your knees. Better yet... If you have a very physical job... Find another job that isn't.
what works best with my cubic mini, is compressed sawdust logs, slow clean burn. Just crack em in half to whichever length you want. Also, ive seen a wider plate of steel placed on the the stove top to give ya a bigger cooking top. cozy days!
Working in a federal department that deals with invasive species, I am so very glad you mentioned not carrying wood from place to place. The spread of invasive species is very, very dangerous for forests and the ecosystem. Burn the wood you find locally!
Nothing says, "Keep the home fires burning" like a glowing wood stove. Your van is a masterpiece of ingenuity, functionality and personality. The difference between a house and a home is that one reflects who we are and the other is just a roof over our head ---whether they be on wheels or cement. The shot of you preparing the mushrooms with your wood stove burning brightly behind you and your plant sitting of the shelf was picture perfect "Home Sweet Home".
Salt and pepper are both all you need for a steak, but try citric acid! Season it with all 3 and then let it rest for a bit (10min) before cooking it. I've found citric acid to make quite a beneficial improvement!
Great video as always! I use wood to heat my house and am not an expert but a double walled stove pipe may help. Use soft wood to start the fire and then move to hard wood if it is available in your local area as it will increase your burn time. Dampen some crunched up newspaper with some water and dip it in the ash to clean the creosote off the glass. Get the shield installed ASAP for the ash that will come out of the stove is an extreme fire hazard. Take care and be safe!
One of the few drawbacks to a mini wood burner is that it only burns for an hour or so. Increase you time with a bit larger pieces. They burn slower. I would adjust the external stack height to the same as the max vent and make the extension removable with a cap. Home sweet toasty home Foresty. Nice job. Cheers from Vancouver eh!
@@jessegreywolf your right , I have a wood working shop , so always burning scraps of maple and oak. you make a good point wasn't thinking. I do believe he could probably find some birch wood though. Birch burns clean and hot , plus his glass wouldn't get so black /sooted up. he will also get a build up of creosol in his chimney if he continues to burn spruce/pine
Love that you added a cubic mini! Your #vanlife comment when you opened the back door had me rolling in laughter. I love that you have thought about transporting wood and invasive species! Love the slide out tray idea. Keeps on cookin!! Keeping it real!
We dab a wet cotton towel corner in cold wood ash and scrub our woodstove glass clean. Also, a handful of ash thrown into a greasy pot and a splash of water makes instant lye soap. Works as good as Dawn.
Next time saute your meat and veggies before adding water for more depth of flavor. Saute with a lid on because your pot is so high sided. This way the vegetables that aren't in contact with the bottom still cook, saving time. Once you get some browning then add the water. Another benefit with using a lid is that you have less moisture escaping into your house so less heat is needed to get to a comfortable temperature...
Thank you for including the Fahrenheit temp for those of us in the States. 😉👍🏾 BTW, your videos are GREAT; always a treat to watch and learn. Be safe out there.
@@jerilynwilliams3655 Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion is temp C * 2 + 34, ie. 20 Celsius = 20*2+34= 74 Fahrenheit, conversely 74-34 =40 / 2 = 20, it’s not good enough for NASA but good enough to know if you’ll need a jacket, lol. Hope this helps.
My girlfriend and I were just climbing up a mountain in the middle of the night to get to a hut on Vancouver Island. haha halfway through she said how much she appreciates that you're able to do this alone so often!
@@marks-0-0 Just a silly thing to fixate on when you consider all the positive qualities this kid exudes. Like sorry, but him being alone and not including the relationship aspect into his channel is one of the main reasons I watch it. If he did, he would be like a million other channels out there.
@@MustyBastard I may have not written my comment well. I was trying to give a compliment as it can be difficult physically and mentally in remote mountains even with two or more people. My gf has a real fear of the dark so I was just trying to point out how impressive what he's doing on a regular basis is. I much prefer watching him do this solo as well. I also enjoy adventuring solo!
I would suggest cutting your wood to fit "north/south" in the firebox. If the wood is loaded perpendicular to the door opening, it will be much less likely to roll out than if you load it parallel to the door.
You always show us so much information and entertainment. I still think you need to put together a cookbook. I have tried several of your concoctions, as my husband called them, and we really enjoyed them.
Theme song is back!!! I thought the wood stove was overkill, but when he described it in terms of giving him more versatility, it definitely makes sense.
Congratulation of your little stove. Got it at the right time. With all the weather in your part of the world getting very cold. Can't cook on the diesel heater. But the wood stove keeps you warm and you save on energy cost by cooking on it.. Keep safe
Somebody has probably pointed this out but the best thing to use on that pipe up near your roof would be header tape (used to isolate exhaust headers from starters and stuff in the engine compartment.) Also, you could isolate your counters with some common ceramic tiles ..like they use in kitchens. They even make corner molding so you could overlap the edges and it just attaches with a special glue. Also too: if you put a flue dampener in your chimney pipe you can control the up draft better and do a slower burn with less heat loss.
That is what I wanted to write, in the last video it was also recommended to insulate. Big upvote from me for this mod! Also the roof liner needs insulation, as they do in the tents that are made from polyester and have the cut.out for the wood stove. They also have insulation. There has to be an insulation like that that does not have the downsides of header tape. Automotive industry might just be the right angle, usually they do not use stuff that causes such problems, at least in Europe because regulations.
if you didnt already cut the full circle out for the vent you can make some cuts to the outside diameter and bend the tabs up to help with securing the boot as well as water intrusion
Just when I think you have a great setup in the van you make it even better! The wood stove is a perfect addition to your home. Your videos are well put together and I’m enjoying your adventures. Thank you Foresty! I’m looking forward to your next video.
I love it ! So damn cool to be warm with that primeval glow of a fire along with it , there is something so very basic to relaxation in the act of sitting near a fire and receiving it's warmth while watching the embers glow . To do it indoors is smart and comfortable when the weather is less than hospitable outside .
A very civilized meal indeed. Enjoy your new wood stove. I was skeptical at first about the wood stove, but I think you’re on to something. Another great video. Thanks.
Such a wonderful addition to your story. I've watched Elsa and Barron use that stove. The lovely vision of your evening meal was so charming and civilized, and then I enjoyed the reality of cleaning up afterwards. Great as always.
Gotta admit that I was relieved to see you do your first burn burn off outside!! It's a portable campfire/cook stove! Waiting for it to cool enough to carry it back inside does require patience and timing! Looks like you've protected your van interior from the radiant heat with extended heat shields. Well done. 1 extremely important safety feature is to KNOW THE WOOD YOU ARE BURNING. Many trees contain toxic resins that will absolutely kill you when you are burning the wood. Some species are toxic enough to cause violent illness even when burning it outdoors so, it definitely cannot be burned in an interior stove. KNOW THE WOOD YOU ARE BURNING is a Caution for EVERYONE. Good luck and enjoy the warmth and cooking versatility of your little stove!
Having the wood stove burning was so comfortable as it glowed when you went to bed. The stove really adds a little beauty ot your tiny 🏠 on wheels. Enjoy and stay safe out there.
Forest what you can use to protect things around your Wood burning stove is a fiberglass welding blanket by cutting it up and placing or stuffing where it's needed. As for the inside roof you could use those tin decorative ceiling panels with a piece or two of the welding blanket In between the cloth ceiling and decorative panel. I have used welding blankets for the same reason, I also use them when I am welding a vehicle so the interior does not catch fire from the sparks Having two heat sources is a great idea you just never know when one will not work right. Better sorry then freeze lol
Every time I see a notification for one of your videos I get excited. Best Video I have seen on these little wood stoves. Really is a good way to save electricity and diesel and just use what wood you have around you. Nice and easy to get considering you got a perfect cordless chainsaw for it!
Well done sir. Try a Rubbermaid tote with lid to carry the wood in. Will also help with keeping the insects to a minimum. Also, maybe consider a silcone fireplace mat for the floor. Just in case.
Good job foresty...by the way, when the stove is burning well, you can close the air intake completly, than it is going to last much longer... Cheers from germany
How cool is this. Even if it’s something you just have to use outside it’s an addition to a van build that makes this unique. Everyone’s got a heater, dc to dc charger, fridge of some sort. But a wood stove, it’s not a home on wheels it’s a cottage !
Hey Forest! You should have a search for a Tamagoyaki Japanese Omelette Pan. They are rectangular shaped and may fit on the stove better than a round one. You could probably find on at T&T in Calgary or online of course.
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS 'FIRST BURN' VIDEO--- YOUR EXCITEMENT IS PALPABLE. AND..I'M SO GLAD YOU DID GET A WOOD STOVE- THEY MAKE FOR VERY GOOD COMPANY :)
Great addition Foresty. I am sure you already know this or its been said already, but wood species and thickness will affect burn time. In my full size wood burning stove, on a cold night I throw in a few larger diameter pieces (or a round) of a hardwood species like maple and that will burn long and slow until morning. Wood stoves are so great just for ambiance and the dry heat, but take a while to dial in and learn the nuances and appetite of the particular diesign in use. Enjoy! Thank you for the amazing videos.
It's also very nice to see flicking flame and feeling heat radiating from it. I lived in a few cottages and house with a fire place/stove. Makes the winter a nicer time. When the stove is cold, I wet a sheet of newspaper and give the glass door a rub for a good clean. Liquid household cleaning spray helps gets the stubborn soots off.
Hardwood requires less cleaning of internals and exhaust. Outside air intake for the combustion area means it's not forced to pull from the nooks and crannies of the van for fresh oxygen.
Yup. I noticed there was already a good creosote buildup in the chimney pipes after that one burn. That pine he was cutting looked pretty green but pine in general aint the best choice. Too pitchy.
The wood fireplace is amazing. Love that you got the battery power chain saw and able to harvest some fallen tree. The spinning fan from the heat is a nice nugget of eye catching toy that’s useful! Stay warm sir!
Close your damper for longer burn time. You are running that thing wide open. That’s why your going through wood so fast. Close them 1/2 - 3/4 of the way
What a great set up. Well done . Does the flue pipe have a damper in it? If not maybe get one for it. I camp in the winter and with a pipe damper and from stove damper ,you can control the heat that is escaping out the flue. More heat for inside. Hard wood is the best. You can also mount the fan on the flue pipe for more room on the stove. Flue temperature gauge is also very helpful. All the best.
I agree with Simon that the Cubic Mini Stove (CMS) should be Used mostly in the Woods/Back Country because it’s hard to be Stealth in the Cities when there’s Smoke pluming from your Van. Moreover, People will become upset when they see you Chop down their neighborhood trees for firewood. Also, this Relationship between Simon and the CMS must be Serious and wasn’t a “One Night Stand” because he cleared out a Whole Drawer for the CMS’s stuff.
I live in a tropical climate, we are also heading into summer so a great way for me to cool off is by watching ur videos. I dont think i could handle the heat without them. Thank you.
Hey Forrest ! i have the same stove , had it for a couple years . It performs best when you use hard wood and once you get a good coal base stuff it full and dial both dampers down ,and you can get about 3 hours of burn out of it . Cheers and enjoy the stove from the North Shuswap
To clean door glass just crumble some newspaper and rub glass prior to starting up fire. Have always loved the intro song, its makes me smile! Safe travels dude.
"Civilized" ?! It's elegant!! Mushrooms in your chicken dinner, beautiful lavender colored flowers in a lovely pot, an awesome wood stove, and all your knowledge and skills! I can see this van project evolving into a sweet tiny house some day!! 🌼
Hey Forrest nice job to increase your heat and burn time you need to put a damper in the chimney. Closing that down to where smoke is almost backing up. Then close your front down some play with it and your burn time and heat output will increase. Plus hardwood is better than pine for btu's.
I have the grizzly and I close the damper completely on the stove but open full on the stove flute no problems burns for 2 to 3 hours depending on the wood, stick with hardwood. Only use the ash from the stove with newspaper to clean the window on the inside never water or anything else there are cleaners for the Corning Glass but you best talk with them in Quebec
Foresty, I’d recommend a cheap set of welders gloves for the fire to catch or move pieces that touch the glass or are at risk of falling, I’ve got a set for my wood stove and it’s saved the carpet more than ones Infront of the hearth. Beautiful video as always, love it! 🧡🏴
This is awesome, Sir. I love the ambiance that a wood stove provides. Also, I know there's no way for it to do anything to the taste/flavor, but I swear that food always tastes so much better when it's cooked on a wood stove. She's really shaking up to dream van status. Can't wait to see what you do next.
I have a cubic mini onboard my sailing boat here in Sweden. I too wish I’d have got the grizzly instead of the cub, just for the burn time, an hour is as long as I’m able to keep the burn going. But it is by far the best way of heating the boat. Nice dry heat in an extreme damp environment . Warren s/y Legend 👍⛵️⚓️🏴🇬🇧🇸🇪
So awesome to see this! I already bought all the components of a tiny stove (different brand) for my van, and just watching your process helped me immensely for my own use and install. Thanks so much for your posts. You help alot of folks.
i have had a homebuilt woodstove in my truck camper for a while. i try to keep a damp rag in a can nearby for quickly extinguishing any escaped embers, you really dont want to have to use the fire extinguisher unless the situation is dire, it will make an unbelievable mess in a confined space. coal will have a longer burn time and no travel restrictions. something i want to try is adding a big piece of thermal mass (a friend has some soapstone cut offs) onto the top of the stove to hold the heat longer after the fire dies down. stay warm friend.
You should install a little door on the outside of the van that goes to a wood storage compartment on the inside of the van near the stove. Easy, low mess access to wood.
2nd time seeing one of your vids. Can't say I've ever seen someone build a campfire outdoors inside a mini wood stove. With context it makes perfect sense, but without context it is absolutely hilarious! And now you've cooked a steak and I'm in love. Seriously great work on the stove prep and install.
"Isn't this just civilized." I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard, because I was thinking at the beginning of the video that you are the first man to cook a steak atop a wood burning stove in the middle of a full moon night and make it look not only absolutely beautiful but completely homey. Wilderness civilized. 😎
Hi Forest, We love your show! I started watching you back when you were around summit #60 and now my whole family eagerly awaits your next episode every week. YEP, since about summit #110 have we all been ganging around the big screen to see what you're up to. A common phrase in my house is, "does Forest have a new one yet?!?!?" Back in your old slowcooker days, we would guess "what is Forest cooking up that week?" :-) We're glad you got yourself a little cub and I really like your setup too. Successfully using the instructions as more of "guidelines" is the best innovative approach and a true confidence builder when you think everything through thoroughly. Are you considering changing to a grizzly? I hear the grizzlies require less monitoring which translates into longer relaxing opportunities during cold wintery nights. Please stay safe and we look forward to your next one! Scott
Make sure you focus on hardwoods. That will help with the residue on the window as well. You can also pick up compressed (very dense) saw-dust bricks. They will burn 4 to 6 hours, and they burn clean.
I work in the heating installation industry. The idea of cutting wood and use it in your mini wood burner is great in theory, but practical it won't bring you the results you want. We always recommend to our clients that fresh cut wood has to be stored in a dry area, possibly outside in the open, covered for at least a year. So the wood is dry and can give you the optimal warmth. Fresh cut/not dry wood doesn't burn nicely, gives out very little warmth + produces a great deal of soot/residue , which is bad for your wood burner. I recommend you looking into saw-dust bricks or already dried up wood birch(expensive but gives a lot of heat) or beech is great for wood burners like yours. Softwoods are not recommended, especially for mini burners because of their high resin levels. Which means high heat for a short time.
I am getting on of those!! I heated by wood many years & this is great when inside & the diesel heater to auto turn on in the midde of the night; before it goes out. Very cool.... congrats
I have a larger home built wood stove in my truck camper. It is the ONLY source of heat. Have been using it for two years and love, love, love it. Takes only a few minutes to heat up my small space and because it's dry heat I no longer have to deal with condensation. I let it burn out when I go to bed. I don't mind sleeping in the cold buried under a super warm sleeping bag. Love lighting it up in the morning while I have my first cup of coffee. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐺🐶❤🌲
How can we see a pic of ur stove?
Keep in mind that I've only used it for a couple weeks, that being said, so far so good th-cam.com/users/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM . Using it at 8 ft. by 8ft. deer blind that is insulated. I have to keep the door cracked for it to get enough air to burn, but that is very likely the wood I've used. Much better quality than I expected for the price. Now if I can just take it easy in the beginning it won't be 90 degrees in my blind. All in all it seems like a keeper.
You’ve got the coolest van build of anyone on yt, so many van life influencers try to make their vans aesthetic and they just seem so non-functional, your van has the perfect balance of usefulness and cozy atmosphere.
That crazy shit those van lifers do like my flower pots, shower for my dog paws,my coffee machine,mt vibrator charging port...
@@4dityavaid vibrator charging port 🤣
@@4dityavaid hahahahahahaha
@@4dityavaid That's not a charging port!
@@kq2799 then?
Hey Forest, my friends Elsa and Barron have been using the Cubic Mini for a few years in their Scamp. They've found compressed hardwood chunks can last up to 4 hours per burn. Enjoy the warm heat, I'm currently sitting next to my wood stove in the vintage camper at my mountain property. Coffee is ready! Thanks for all the awesome vids ~ Brian
That was my thought through the whole video.
Agree
Hey Brian. Say hi to Sierra such a good girl. 🐕
I love Elsa and Baron. I was thinking of them through this video.
Give Sierra a boop on the snoot. Stay healthy my friend.
@@stout_tossme7541 Same, I was skeptical these little things can be even remotely a little safe or even practical until I found those two. But it is wise to have an alternative heat source. Just gotta be careful of build up over time, I remember their CO2 detector going off in the middle of the night.
I was dubious about a wood stove in a van but I'm now sold! Haha!
I grew up in a house in rural Vermont in which the only heat source was a potbelly stove in the living room. Feeding it on winter nights was an every 4 hour process. My 2 sisters and I had one night a week when it was our "chore" to keep the stove going. But there was one night when my younger sister decided she didn't want to get up again and absolutely STUFFED the stove with all of the wood that should have lasted all night. She was only 9, so that seemed logical. In the morning we all woke up sweating with our covers kicked off. My parents ran downstairs to discover the iron stove was glowing red! The wall paper in the room was peeling, the rug was smoking, and anything melt-able was melted. So of course my sister was never on stove duty again, which I think is what she wanted. lol
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Haha
who puts a 9 year old on stove duty lol. your parents deserved that
Funny story. Lol
😂 funny story!
Foresty Forest,
He lives in a van
Forest Foresty,
he is the man
for climbing up mountains
and cooking great food
Foresty Forest,
is an exceptional dude.
Forest, you're so thoughtful the way you put your videos together, the little things you remember to include, and I just wanted to say thank you, I love your content.
Thank you!
@@forestyforest People don't realize the work, time and creativity involved in shooting a "pro" level video...much less the when it comes to EDITING. My hat's off to you! I'm addicted to You and Steve Wallis:) Living vicariously through ya'll.
For me drifting off to sleep with a fire burning is about as peaceful and comfortable as it gets. It truly is the cowboy TV. Watching a fire and enjoying almost free heat is rewarding for sure.
I really am enjoying these “between the summits” videos.
I know you’re channel is mainly geared towards that and I ALWAYS look forward to them, but I had recently wondered what you did between those videos. I guess more of these behind the scenes view of van life and the prepping for those adventures was just what I was curious about.
Maybe it’s just your demeanor or your approach to things but I’ve liked the last few videos. There’s a reality there, that most of us non mountain climbers, can relate to. Maybe I’m speaking for myself and myself alone there, but I appreciate these videos and wanted to say thanks for all of your content shared!
Same here!
These videos rock !
That's what she said. Lol.
Same! These are my favourites.
You aren't the only one who is appreciating these videos! I am too!!
omg the intro jingle is BACK!!!
the window often soots up on the start then clears up as the heat gets going and there is just coals left... but yeah it is never pristinely clean :D
agree on the salt n pepper. all I use as well
Nicely done. I'll point this episode out to my Dad: he'll be very interested in the woodstove install. At 84 he built a camper (murphy bed; kitchenette) from a custom built cargo trailer (7' interior height; door windows) he pulls around with his SUV for camping and oil painting in the Ontario wilderness. (The rear door drop down serves as a screened in platform for his easel). Now 86, he has been talking about adding the same mini woodstove you just installed!
Impressive! He is blessed to be able to do things like that at his age. At 64 now. I haven't been able to do more than take out the trash (with pain). Due to overworking my body over 30s, I haven't been able to do simple task for the past 15 years.
The moral of this story? Whenever lifting heavy things, always bend your knees. Better yet... If you have a very physical job... Find another job that isn't.
@@ZebraFacts I hear you. I'm 62 and I hope I have 1/2 his stamina at his age.
@@ZebraFacts great first hand advice. 👍
Go Dad!!! 👍🏽♥️🤗
@@keosh777 I hope I'm alive at his age. However, it'd be beneficial that I'd be in good health, too ! 😎 🇺🇸
what works best with my cubic mini, is compressed sawdust logs, slow clean burn. Just crack em in half to whichever length you want.
Also, ive seen a wider plate of steel placed on the the stove top to give ya a bigger cooking top.
cozy days!
Working in a federal department that deals with invasive species, I am so very glad you mentioned not carrying wood from place to place. The spread of invasive species is very, very dangerous for forests and the ecosystem. Burn the wood you find locally!
Thx for this tip-cuz I foolishly and ashamedly, did NOT know about transport if invasive species to another campsite; not guilty -but STILL 😨
Nothing says, "Keep the home fires burning" like a glowing wood stove. Your van is a masterpiece of ingenuity, functionality and personality. The difference between a house and a home is that one reflects who we are and the other is just a roof over our head ---whether they be on wheels or cement. The shot of you preparing the mushrooms with your wood stove burning brightly behind you and your plant sitting of the shelf was picture perfect "Home Sweet Home".
I'm glad you get to live this life mate, thank you for sharing it with us
I doubt he miss the smelly factory xD
Salt and pepper are both all you need for a steak, but try citric acid! Season it with all 3 and then let it rest for a bit (10min) before cooking it. I've found citric acid to make quite a beneficial improvement!
_“Well, isn’t this just civilized”_ 🔥🍜✨
😎🤙 You are a class act Foresty!
My new fav quote of his 😂😂
He is civilized lol 😂
Cracked up when he said that 🤣
Great video as always! I use wood to heat my house and am not an expert but a double walled stove pipe may help. Use soft wood to start the fire and then move to hard wood if it is available in your local area as it will increase your burn time. Dampen some crunched up newspaper with some water and dip it in the ash to clean the creosote off the glass. Get the shield installed ASAP for the ash that will come out of the stove is an extreme fire hazard. Take care and be safe!
One of the few drawbacks to a mini wood burner is that it only burns for an hour or so. Increase you time with a bit larger pieces. They burn slower. I would adjust the external stack height to the same as the max vent and make the extension removable with a cap. Home sweet toasty home Foresty. Nice job. Cheers from Vancouver eh!
Definitely don’t wanna tell the ‘surance peoples about the woody in the van. Haha 😉🍻
burning a Hardwood like birch , maple oak ,etc would also help. pine/spruce burns to fast and low but value.
@@darrellcaruk8880 Not a lot of maple or oak in the west
@@jessegreywolf your right , I have a wood working shop , so always burning scraps of maple and oak. you make a good point wasn't thinking. I do believe he could probably find some birch wood though. Birch burns clean and hot , plus his glass wouldn't get so black /sooted up. he will also get a build up of creosol in his chimney if he continues to burn spruce/pine
@@darrellcaruk8880 lots of birch in bc forests. I heated solely by wood just outside of golden, bc.
Love that you added a cubic mini! Your #vanlife comment when you opened the back door had me rolling in laughter. I love that you have thought about transporting wood and invasive species! Love the slide out tray idea. Keeps on cookin!! Keeping it real!
Hmmm... I wonder if you can bake cookies under the stove on it's platform.
I love how the fan works by heat.
Yes you can. I camp in the winter with a wood stove and you can make just about anything you want under the stove. pizza,cookies buns etc.
@@523beau Thanksgiving is coming so how bout a turkey?
Your resourcefulness is commendable and you will inspire many to customize their space to suit them better. Its such a positive influence.
Mix the ash in water and use it to clean the stove window. Sounds odd but it works really well.
Can also collect the ash and save it to make soap
We dab a wet cotton towel corner in cold wood ash and scrub our woodstove glass clean. Also, a handful of ash thrown into a greasy pot and a splash of water makes instant lye soap. Works as good as Dawn.
The ash is very similar to baking soda
@@northernswedenstories1028 Do you know of this works with any ash? I thought it was just hard wood ash but I have never tried.
Wet newspaper and ash also works great.
Next time saute your meat and veggies before adding water for more depth of flavor. Saute with a lid on because your pot is so high sided. This way the vegetables that aren't in contact with the bottom still cook, saving time. Once you get some browning then add the water.
Another benefit with using a lid is that you have less moisture escaping into your house so less heat is needed to get to a comfortable temperature...
"Well isn't this just civilized!" I loved it. The stove works great and dinner looked awesome!
I'm amazed that I was excited to see this upload to find out how it went. For such a low key channel, Foresty, you really have excellent content.
Thank you for including the Fahrenheit temp for those of us in the States. 😉👍🏾 BTW, your videos are GREAT; always a treat to watch and learn. Be safe out there.
Its time usa adapts to rest of world, Fahrenheit makes no god damn sense in modern world
@@mortuus4601 Sheeeeesh… How do you REALLY feel? LOL!
@@jerilynwilliams3655 Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion is temp C * 2 + 34, ie. 20 Celsius = 20*2+34= 74 Fahrenheit, conversely 74-34 =40 / 2 = 20, it’s not good enough for NASA but good enough to know if you’ll need a jacket, lol. Hope this helps.
@@mortuus4601 Ok tool. Fahrenheit gives a more precise measurement. 90=hot 0=cold
82f=28c
Hi from New Zealand... We love the way you roll peace and light.
My girlfriend and I were just climbing up a mountain in the middle of the night to get to a hut on Vancouver Island. haha halfway through she said how much she appreciates that you're able to do this alone so often!
lol, man that is such a blackpilled comment it made my soul hurt. The typical existence for a lot of men, is unfathomable to the typical female.
@@MustyBastard dya mean until they hit the wall..
@@marks-0-0 Just a silly thing to fixate on when you consider all the positive qualities this kid exudes. Like sorry, but him being alone and not including the relationship aspect into his channel is one of the main reasons I watch it. If he did, he would be like a million other channels out there.
@@MustyBastard I may have not written my comment well. I was trying to give a compliment as it can be difficult physically and mentally in remote mountains even with two or more people. My gf has a real fear of the dark so I was just trying to point out how impressive what he's doing on a regular basis is. I much prefer watching him do this solo as well. I also enjoy adventuring solo!
@@mightymikey6798 ah ok. I see. Keep safe out there
God it's so gratifying to see you finally get a wood stove in your home on wheels. I can only imagine how great it must feel for you
No one else on TH-cam is doing it like you forest, love it
I would suggest cutting your wood to fit "north/south" in the firebox. If the wood is loaded perpendicular to the door opening, it will be much less likely to roll out than if you load it parallel to the door.
Foresty Forest is a true gem. I wish everyday I could do what you do. You're living the dream, my man. Stay safe!!
You always show us so much information and entertainment.
I still think you need to put together a cookbook.
I have tried several of your concoctions, as my husband called them, and we really enjoyed them.
Once the roof boot is installed I reckon it will get to at least 23c in the van. Great job Foresty 👍
Absolutely. All that heat is going straight out the hole inter roof. Most of the heat is lost. Won’t be surprised if it gets substantially warmer
So warm and cozy! We love seeing Ecofan helping spread warmth in your van!
Classic natural cooking is the way to go! Especially in the winter time. The warmth lingers around.
That's a nifty stove. Good job. Almost makes me wish I lived in a cold climate. Almost!
Theme song is back!!! I thought the wood stove was overkill, but when he described it in terms of giving him more versatility, it definitely makes sense.
Congratulation of your little stove. Got it at the right time. With all the weather in your part of the world getting very cold. Can't cook on the diesel heater. But the wood stove keeps you warm and you save on energy cost by cooking on it.. Keep safe
Somebody has probably pointed this out but the best thing to use on that pipe up near your roof would be header tape (used to isolate exhaust headers from starters and stuff in the engine compartment.)
Also, you could isolate your counters with some common ceramic tiles ..like they use in kitchens.
They even make corner molding so you could overlap the edges and it just attaches with a special glue.
Also too: if you put a flue dampener in your chimney pipe you can control the up draft better and do a slower burn with less heat loss.
That is what I wanted to write, in the last video it was also recommended to insulate. Big upvote from me for this mod! Also the roof liner needs insulation, as they do in the tents that are made from polyester and have the cut.out for the wood stove. They also have insulation.
There has to be an insulation like that that does not have the downsides of header tape. Automotive industry might just be the right angle, usually they do not use stuff that causes such problems, at least in Europe because regulations.
if you didnt already cut the full circle out for the vent you can make some cuts to the outside diameter and bend the tabs up to help with securing the boot as well as water intrusion
Header wrap will not last. Not recommended
deffo on that flue damper!
The tile idea might be a good one. Restaurant kitchens deal with some amount of heat.
Just when I think you have a great setup in the van you make it even better! The wood stove is a perfect addition to your home. Your
videos are well put together and I’m enjoying your adventures. Thank you Foresty! I’m looking forward to your next video.
I love it ! So damn cool to be warm with that primeval glow of a fire along with it , there is something so very basic to relaxation in the act of sitting near a fire and receiving it's warmth while watching the embers glow . To do it indoors is smart and comfortable when the weather is less than hospitable outside .
A very civilized meal indeed. Enjoy your new wood stove. I was skeptical at first about the wood stove, but I think you’re on to something. Another great video. Thanks.
You do such a great job, FF. Every video tells a story. So well done.
Such a wonderful addition to your story. I've watched Elsa and Barron use that stove. The lovely vision of your evening meal was so charming and civilized, and then I enjoyed the reality of cleaning up afterwards. Great as always.
Gotta admit that I was relieved to see you do your first burn burn off outside!!
It's a portable campfire/cook stove!
Waiting for it to cool enough to carry it back inside does require patience and timing!
Looks like you've protected your van interior from the radiant heat with extended heat shields. Well done.
1 extremely important safety feature is to KNOW THE WOOD YOU ARE BURNING.
Many trees contain toxic resins that will absolutely kill you when you are burning the wood.
Some species are toxic enough to cause violent illness even when burning it outdoors so, it definitely cannot be burned in an interior stove.
KNOW THE WOOD YOU ARE BURNING is a Caution for EVERYONE.
Good luck and enjoy the warmth and cooking versatility of your little stove!
Elderberry has toxic branches...
Having the wood stove burning was so comfortable as it glowed when you went to bed. The stove really adds a little beauty ot your tiny 🏠 on wheels. Enjoy and stay safe out there.
Forest what you can use to protect things around your Wood burning stove is a fiberglass welding blanket by cutting it up and placing or stuffing where it's needed. As for the inside roof you could use those tin decorative ceiling panels with a piece or two of the welding blanket In between the cloth ceiling and decorative panel. I have used welding blankets for the same reason, I also use them when I am welding a vehicle so the interior does not catch fire from the sparks
Having two heat sources is a great idea you just never know when one will not work right. Better sorry then freeze lol
Every time I see a notification for one of your videos I get excited. Best Video I have seen on these little wood stoves. Really is a good way to save electricity and diesel and just use what wood you have around you. Nice and easy to get considering you got a perfect cordless chainsaw for it!
Well done sir. Try a Rubbermaid tote with lid to carry the wood in. Will also help with keeping the insects to a minimum. Also, maybe consider a silcone fireplace mat for the floor. Just in case.
Can’t be too safe. Love the new stove! May there be many awesome meals and warm nights.
Good job foresty...by the way, when the stove is burning well, you can close the air intake completly, than it is going to last much longer... Cheers from germany
How cool is this. Even if it’s something you just have to use outside it’s an addition to a van build that makes this unique. Everyone’s got a heater, dc to dc charger, fridge of some sort. But a wood stove, it’s not a home on wheels it’s a cottage !
Next project: "My own swimming pool in a van for hot summers.".
And rooftop terrace 😎
A hottop too!
Don’t forget a jacuzzi 🇨🇦😁
Funny...
Helicopter pad in the rear
Just discovered your show. Very enjoyable. No bells and whistles. Feels like we are there with you.
Hey Forest! You should have a search for a Tamagoyaki Japanese Omelette Pan. They are rectangular shaped and may fit on the stove better than a round one. You could probably find on at T&T in Calgary or online of course.
Wow that is such a good setup, the wood stove is lovely
Been watching since the mini van days this new van build has come so far, so sick!
Thanks 👍
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS 'FIRST BURN' VIDEO--- YOUR EXCITEMENT IS PALPABLE. AND..I'M SO GLAD YOU DID GET A WOOD STOVE- THEY MAKE FOR VERY GOOD COMPANY :)
Great addition Foresty. I am sure you already know this or its been said already, but wood species and thickness will affect burn time. In my full size wood burning stove, on a cold night I throw in a few larger diameter pieces (or a round) of a hardwood species like maple and that will burn long and slow until morning. Wood stoves are so great just for ambiance and the dry heat, but take a while to dial in and learn the nuances and appetite of the particular diesign in use. Enjoy! Thank you for the amazing videos.
It's also very nice to see flicking flame and feeling heat radiating from it.
I lived in a few cottages and house with a fire place/stove. Makes the winter a nicer time.
When the stove is cold, I wet a sheet of newspaper and give the glass door a rub for a good clean. Liquid household cleaning spray helps gets the stubborn soots off.
Have you got a carbon monoxide alarm? Also, a magnetic stove thermometer would be beneficial.
I like how clever you are and creative with all the builds you do
Hardwood requires less cleaning of internals and exhaust.
Outside air intake for the combustion area means it's not forced to pull from the nooks and crannies of the van for fresh oxygen.
Yup. I noticed there was already a good creosote buildup in the chimney pipes after that one burn. That pine he was cutting looked pretty green but pine in general aint the best choice. Too pitchy.
The wood fireplace is amazing. Love that you got the battery power chain saw and able to harvest some fallen tree. The spinning fan from the heat is a nice nugget of eye catching toy that’s useful! Stay warm sir!
Close your damper for longer burn time. You are running that thing wide open. That’s why your going through wood so fast. Close them 1/2 - 3/4 of the way
He specifically said he closed it halfway for his 1 hour test burn, packed full of wood. He even does it on the video..take a look again
its also softwood
Cool lil stove. Ya need some typa long narrow rectangular frying pan now. Will come in handy on those January nights!
What a great set up. Well done . Does the flue pipe have a damper in it? If not maybe get one for it. I camp in the winter and with a pipe damper and from stove damper ,you can control the heat that is escaping out the flue. More heat for inside. Hard wood is the best. You can also mount the fan on the flue pipe for more room on the stove. Flue temperature gauge is also very helpful. All the best.
Ditto to all that Brian is saying. Optimize the heat, burn hardwood only. Can't go wrong
The cubic mini is great..also creates nice warm fireplace look
I agree with Simon that the Cubic Mini Stove (CMS) should be Used mostly in the Woods/Back Country because it’s hard to be Stealth in the Cities when there’s Smoke pluming from your Van. Moreover, People will become upset when they see you Chop down their neighborhood trees for firewood. Also, this Relationship between Simon and the CMS must be Serious and wasn’t a “One Night Stand” because he cleared out a Whole Drawer for the CMS’s stuff.
Ha ha ha
I live in a tropical climate, we are also heading into summer so a great way for me to cool off is by watching ur videos. I dont think i could handle the heat without them. Thank you.
Hey Forrest ! i have the same stove , had it for a couple years . It performs best when you use hard wood and once you get a good coal base stuff it full and dial both dampers down ,and you can get about 3 hours of burn out of it . Cheers and enjoy the stove from the North Shuswap
To clean door glass just crumble some newspaper and rub glass prior to starting up fire. Have always loved the intro song, its makes me smile! Safe travels dude.
Stove great to save cash. And relaxing on 🔥 cold winters night!!!. Have a blessed weekend stock up .poor bc water food running out little gas
“Well isn’t that civilized” I love your new stove. Awesome alternative for a backup heat and food source. 💪🏼
"Civilized" ?! It's elegant!! Mushrooms in your chicken dinner, beautiful lavender colored flowers in a lovely pot, an awesome wood stove, and all your knowledge and skills! I can see this van project evolving into a sweet tiny house some day!! 🌼
Hey Forrest nice job to increase your heat and burn time you need to put a damper in the chimney. Closing that down to where smoke is almost backing up. Then close your front down some play with it and your burn time and heat output will increase. Plus hardwood is better than pine for btu's.
amazing to think how far the build has come. From an empty shell to four by four luxury. 😁
I have the grizzly and I close the damper completely on the stove but open full on the stove flute no problems burns for 2 to 3 hours depending on the wood, stick with hardwood. Only use the ash from the stove with newspaper to clean the window on the inside never water or anything else there are cleaners for the Corning Glass but you best talk with them in Quebec
Foresty, I’d recommend a cheap set of welders gloves for the fire to catch or move pieces that touch the glass or are at risk of falling, I’ve got a set for my wood stove and it’s saved the carpet more than ones Infront of the hearth. Beautiful video as always, love it! 🧡🏴
This is awesome, Sir. I love the ambiance that a wood stove provides. Also, I know there's no way for it to do anything to the taste/flavor, but I swear that food always tastes so much better when it's cooked on a wood stove. She's really shaking up to dream van status. Can't wait to see what you do next.
I have a cubic mini onboard my sailing boat here in Sweden. I too wish I’d have got the grizzly instead of the cub, just for the burn time, an hour is as long as I’m able to keep the burn going. But it is by far the best way of heating the boat. Nice dry heat in an extreme damp environment .
Warren s/y Legend 👍⛵️⚓️🏴🇬🇧🇸🇪
Glad it is working out,wood stoves are great on any cold winter day
So awesome to see this! I already bought all the components of a tiny stove (different brand) for my van, and just watching your process helped me immensely for my own use and install. Thanks so much for your posts. You help alot of folks.
i have had a homebuilt woodstove in my truck camper for a while. i try to keep a damp rag in a can nearby for quickly extinguishing any escaped embers, you really dont want to have to use the fire extinguisher unless the situation is dire, it will make an unbelievable mess in a confined space. coal will have a longer burn time and no travel restrictions. something i want to try is adding a big piece of thermal mass (a friend has some soapstone cut offs) onto the top of the stove to hold the heat longer after the fire dies down. stay warm friend.
You should install a little door on the outside of the van that goes to a wood storage compartment on the inside of the van near the stove. Easy, low mess access to wood.
Also maybe a door mount so you can burn when it's not as cold out for cooking.
2nd time seeing one of your vids. Can't say I've ever seen someone build a campfire outdoors inside a mini wood stove. With context it makes perfect sense, but without context it is absolutely hilarious! And now you've cooked a steak and I'm in love. Seriously great work on the stove prep and install.
The progress you've made is incredible!
Keep cranking out the content!
Glad to see you burn off the factory coating outside your van, love the smell of wood smoke in the morning! 🔥💨🌅
"Isn't this just civilized." I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard, because I was thinking at the beginning of the video that you are the first man to cook a steak atop a wood burning stove in the middle of a full moon night and make it look not only absolutely beautiful but completely homey. Wilderness civilized. 😎
sounded so Fallout game to me ^^
I would never use one of them small wood stoves even if you gave it to me for Free!!! Pot belly stove would have been better etc.
Hi FF, nice install. I enjoy your videos.
congrats on a successful install and first burn. Transformed the van into a cozy winter home. ;-)
So useful,that’ll help you through winter.....foresty forest has a wood burner in his van.....forestry forest 🙂👍🏻
Hi Forest, We love your show! I started watching you back when you were around summit #60 and now my whole family eagerly awaits your next episode every week. YEP, since about summit #110 have we all been ganging around the big screen to see what you're up to.
A common phrase in my house is, "does Forest have a new one yet?!?!?" Back in your old slowcooker days, we would guess "what is Forest cooking up that week?" :-)
We're glad you got yourself a little cub and I really like your setup too. Successfully using the instructions as more of "guidelines" is the best innovative approach and a true confidence builder when you think everything through thoroughly. Are you considering changing to a grizzly? I hear the grizzlies require less monitoring which translates into longer relaxing opportunities during cold wintery nights.
Please stay safe and we look forward to your next one!
Scott
Yes me too
With the stove in, it looks very comfy and homie feel.
Make sure you focus on hardwoods. That will help with the residue on the window as well. You can also pick up compressed (very dense) saw-dust bricks. They will burn 4 to 6 hours, and they burn clean.
Is that available in Canada?
@@mortuus4601 It is, yes.
To help keep the glass clean, collect some of the ash, mix with a little water to create paste, use to scrub glass to get the soot stains off 👍
I work in the heating installation industry. The idea of cutting wood and use it in your mini wood burner is great in theory, but practical it won't bring you the results you want. We always recommend to our clients that fresh cut wood has to be stored in a dry area, possibly outside in the open, covered for at least a year. So the wood is dry and can give you the optimal warmth.
Fresh cut/not dry wood doesn't burn nicely, gives out very little warmth + produces a great deal of soot/residue , which is bad for your wood burner. I recommend you looking into saw-dust bricks or already dried up wood birch(expensive but gives a lot of heat) or beech is great for wood burners like yours. Softwoods are not recommended, especially for mini burners because of their high resin levels. Which means high heat for a short time.
I am getting on of those!! I heated by wood many years & this is great when inside & the diesel heater to auto turn on in the midde of the night; before it goes out. Very cool.... congrats